When Notre Dame shocked the world last September by losing to Northern Illinois, Purdue provided the antidote they needed. This season, the Fighting Irish desperately need to dig out of an 0-2 hole and win a football game. The Boilermakers again seem like the perfect candidate to accommodate that objective. Unfortunately for Notre Dame, Purdue is improved in 2025 and nothing is certain in South Bend these days. The Irish lead the all-time series 60-26-2, including the last nine straight. Saturday’s game will be nationally televised on NBC beginning at 3:30 PM Eastern time.
Purdue Coach Barry Odom is in his first season in West Lafayette.